Goals

I haven't been writing my goals on my blog for awhile. sorry... Today I went to the sounders game. It was such a crazy ending and fun day. Lately I really have been focused on a lot of different things, which has made it hard for me to make specific goals. So this weekend I decided to sit down and write a few of them out. (hold me to 'em!)

Nursing (related) Goals:
1. GET IN TO SCHOOL (which involves actually applying)
2. Study for the TEAS test 1 hour everyday
3. Start looking for a CNA job (ugh ive put it off for too long)
4. GET IN TO NURSING SCHOOL


Life Related Goals:
1. Work out monday-saturday this week
2. Get back into Yoga
3. Be more outgoing/spontaneous
4. Spend less time on facebook/iphone
5. Be more Patient
6. Cook 1 meal per week (at least)

This week was really uneventful. I had a great weekend though, I honestly couldnt have asked for much more. I spent some time with one of the most amazing person I've met. Life is always so unpredictable, when you think you know how life is going and that you have control something/someone comes in and changes it all. (maybe for the better?) Life you are always keeping me on my toes.

Never settle for anything less than what you want, never lower your standards for anyone. <3

xoxox
N

ps-ive already lost 15 lbs and feeling better

My week has really done a 180. Sorry readers for the emotional roller coaster ride :)

Despite all the hurdles and jumps I feel like I am getting so close to my goals in life, and most importantly becoming the person I want to be. Today I was talking to a girl at work and I was explaining how one day I realized that I cant just wait to get older and become the person I want to be, and that I needed to start changing and working at it now. It really has made a huge difference in my attitude and how I act each day.

I had my 7:50 class today :( SOOOO EARLY!a Worked and went for a run. NO joke this run was probably the best run I have had in YEARS! It was 55 degrees outside and the sun was setting and my ipod was full of new music. NOTHING beats that feeling.

"Im stuck in this F***** rut...Maybe its not my weekend, but its going to be my year. Im so sick watching all the minutes pass as I go no where."

<3

XOXO
N

PS-Late easter pictures. :) best easter to date!

This weekend has been awful. I keep trying to stay positive and look for something good to dwell on or look forward to, but still nothing. First let me provide a little background detail...

1.this was the first week of class (which I have already professed as being classes I HATE!!) who really needs to communicate interculturally!?! I've totally already mastered it! Weekly mani/pedi totally counts!! Life span pyschology-yawn/BLAH! It is so boringggggggg and theoritical, peoples theories and expirements. Blah blah blah....Watson/skinner/Freud. Thank goodness I switched my pyschology major after freshman year.

2. My room/car/bathroom are messy: for those who know me this comes as no surprise...BUT I have been trying so hard lately to keep it clean. Which is why this is sooo frustrating.

3. I worked a double on Saturday and closed the night before. (oh AND the night before!!) basically I am sooo incredibly burnt out of red robin and everything associated with it.

4. I have had the worst cramps...(tmi i know sorry!) but they have been so bad i've actually thrown up! :( add that to working doubles and I am one cranky person.

5. I miss my friends. Literally i have cried because I miss you all so much. Texting/talking isn't cutting it for me. I don't like that the people I care about are all so far :( hurry back guys I need you.

FIRST of all, Lindsay I am sorry I haven't been blogging.

This quarter was hard, and I am SO glad its over. I really enjoyed my classes despite how hard they were. Classes that are challenging and require a lot of work always end up being my favorite classes. Despite all the negative comments on ratemyprofessor.com Diane Mauldin is a great teacher. I felt like she presented information is a very clear format that was extremely organized, which made it easier to try to learn ALL the information. Luckily stats came naturally to me, I was able to understand the information easier than I did in microbiology. It was actually kind of frustrating. I spent >3hours a week studying in statistics and had an A- and spent 30+hours a week studying for microbiology and got a B+. I wish i could have swapped a few points from my stats class and give them to my micro grade :) But this quarter will be easy and relaxing hopefully....Intercultural communications, Lifespan Psychology!

I am SUPER bummed because I went to California the last 2 spring breaks to visit Sara, and this is the first year I haven't gone down there. I am REALLY craving some D-LAND and Newport :( well and of course SARA time. I saw a cheap ticket but wasn't sure about finals/work/schedule so I didn't buy it. WORST MISTAKE EVER. When I was able to get my brain to focus the ticket prices had sky rocketed :( I need to get out of MV for a week, and I'm really regretting it. Moral of the story: Don't let school consume you SO much that you cant even plan a VACATION!

I am also really starting a kick to be healthy. This includes daily work outs, and eating less and better things. I was doing SO good until Easter time came around and my mom bought Lindor chocolate delights. HEAVENLY honestly! I am still working out but its kind of hard to burn off a few of those white chocolate-creamy goodness. :)

I am the happiest I have been in a LONG time. I am wanting to be better, and develop good habits. <3

xoxo
N

This week has been a stressful week of school. I got my 2 midterms back and had a lot of homework due. My microbial profile essay was due, and knowing me I put it off until the last minute. As I was cranking out my 15 page paper at 2:30 in the morning I vowed to work on not procrastinating. I finished my paper up around 4:30am! I woke up at 7am to go to the dentist. I had my mouth numb from anesthia ALL day!!
This weekend I was only scheduled Saturday morning which is so nice. I am able to have a normal life :) Dad and I had a date night last night. We went to dinner and watched the olympics. It was so relaxing <3
This week I have really realized how grateful I am that I'm home. It is so wonderful being aroud my family.
Xoxo
N

Chocolate Caramel Cake

1 German Chocolate cake mix
1 bag caramels
1/2 bag milk chocolate chips
1/2 C. butter
1/3 C. milk

Make cake according to directions on box and pour half in a 9x13 pan.
Bake 20mins at 350
Melt caramels with the milk and the butter and pour over the cake
Sprinkle chocolate chips on the top of the caramel and then pour remaining cake batter on top
Bake another 20mins

Dear blog,
I have been slacking in the blogging aspect of my life. I find it challenging to blog when I am so busy with school and life, which is when I should be blogging the most. :(

This week I got my micro midterm back. I was less than please with my grade. C+ ugh! I studied over 10+ hours! It brought my garde down from a 96 to an 87!! Frustrating!!! But there is another exam on Tuesday! I'm ready to redeem myself.

I also had my stats midterm this week!! (both on Monday!) that was awful! Unfortunately I didn't manage my time properly for the exam. Updegrove did give me 5 extra credit points on my exam for knowing who won the super bowl :) LOVE him. If anyone needs to take stats Updegrove is great.

I also consumed pad Thai this week which always makes for a good week. I don't know what it is about Thai but I LOVE it.

I've been doing better on my work outs (woohooo!) I'm actually enjoying my work out.

This will be a long weekend.....ugh valentines day!